Bryce James, son of Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James, got his third taste of 2026-27 season action Tuesday night, putting up some solid numbers across 13 minutes in Arizona’s dominant 90-59 win over Northern Arizona.
James Getting Into the Rotation
While his three points on 1-of-3 shooting might not jump off the box score, James was making plays on both ends. The 19-year-old snagged two steals and a block, adding two assists to his stat line. He’s finding his rhythm, too. This was a clear step up from his season debut on November 2, where he was held scoreless in six minutes. Just last Thursday, in Arizona’s 104-84 victory over Cal Poly, James notched five points and two steals, shooting 2-of-5 from the field. After redshirting as a freshman in the 2025-26 season, it looks like he’s really starting to carve out his spot in the Wildcats’ rotation this year. You love to see it.
Wildcats Dominate Early and Often
Arizona didn’t waste any time taking control, jumping out to a 23-9 lead right at the start. They were locked in on offense and defense throughout the first half, pushing their advantage to a massive 46-22 by halftime. Northern Arizona tried to make it interesting, kicking off the second half with an 18-11 run. But the Wildcats quickly shut that down, responding with an 18-3 run of their own to stretch their lead to 32 points. Yeah, Northern Arizona didn’t stand a chance. This Arizona squad looked ready to go from the jump.
James and the Wildcats are back on the court this Friday, hitting the road to face Auburn. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s see if he keeps building on this momentum!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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